Rose in Snow is a fictionalized account of the impact of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company on the rural way of life, the rise of the middle class, and the conflicts that people of the day endured in 1837. The story reflects the beauty of the land and the desires of people trying to hold on to the past while change is sweeping into their lives at every turn. Read an excerpt.
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Sandwich Glass
The Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (B&SGC) , located in Sandwich, Massachusetts operated from 1825-1888. A mold for manufacturing “pressed glass” was developed at the factory which allowed them to operate successfully for over 60 years. They produced glass patterns with romantic names including “Moon and Star,” “Peacock Feather,” and “Dewdrop with Star.” “Rose in Snow” is a Sandwich Glass pattern made by the Bryce Company in Pittsburgh. The B&SGC did make similar rose patterns called “Moss Rose,” and “Open Rose.”
Sandwich Glass was at its height in the 1860’s, but from 1850 on it was never intended as an “aristocratic product.” Middle-class housewives could afford to purchase sets for $3.00 a dozen for six-inch plates. Sometimes referred to as “early Woolworth” it was never-the-less collected, lovingly preserved, and cherished through several generations and will, hopefully, provide pleasure in the years to come. Read More
Rose in Snow motif and plate
Sandwich Glass Factory
Rose in Snow motif applied to glassware
19th Century glass making
Sandwich Glass plate
Rose in Snow, front and back cover